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Host Mini Mathur Felt 'Let Down' Over Pregnancy Bias
20 Aug
Summary
- Mini Mathur lost Indian Idol Season 5 hosting due to pregnancy.
- The show cited audience acceptance of a pregnant host as reason.
- Mathur hosted earlier seasons before the decision.
Television presenter Mini Mathur has shared her experience of losing the hosting role for Indian Idol Season 5. Mathur informed the show's producers about her pregnancy with her second child, Sairah, anticipating she would be visibly pregnant by the finale episodes.
The Indian Idol team informed her that she could not host the season, citing the reasoning that Indian audiences might not accept a pregnant host. This decision left Mathur feeling "very let down" by what she perceived as a lack of awareness of the world.
Mathur had previously hosted earlier seasons of the popular singing reality show. She was subsequently invited to return for Indian Idol Season 6, but by then, she had decided not to accept the offer.
Mathur's career in television began with shows like 'Tol Mol Ke Bol' and as an MTV VJ before her prominent role on Indian Idol. She has since worked across television, streaming, and film, including the series 'Mind the Malhotras' and winning the reality show 'Alliance'. She is married to filmmaker Kabir Khan.
